Manchester to Bradford cycle ride success

Successful Manchester to Bradford cycle ride organised by Rifaqat Ali on the behalf of Madni Masjid, West Bowling Islamic Society to raise funds for BTRS and Marie Curie Bradford Hospice.

Rifaqat Ali organised a successful Manchester to Bradford cycle ride on the behalf of Madni Masjid, West Bowling Islamic Society to raise funds for BTRS and Marie Curie Bradford Hospice.

The charity cycle ride which took place in July had 100 people take part, with the help of many local business owners from across the Bradford area. These local Bradford business owners were:

- Jabran Hussain, Kingsman Solicitors;

- Shamul Haq and Nasar Yaquob, Pakeezah Food 2 Go;

- Rifaqat Ali, Madni Masjid, West Bowling Islamic Society;

- Aziz ur Rahman, Masjid Umar and Think Homes Ltd.

On Wednesday 16th August, Rifaqat and the local business owners visited the Marie Curie Bradford Hospice to present their cheques to BTRS totalling an incredible amount of £2,378.50. We are extremely grateful for their fundraising efforts as it is an amazing amount of money.

Rifaqat Ali, Secretary, West Bowling Islamic Society said: "BTRS are doing a terrific job in supporting people suffering from brain tumour and researching potential cures for this terrible illness. One of my closest and dearest friends suffered from this illness and I know how much he suffered. We as a community all need to raise as much as we can to assist BTRS and other such organisations in its research services and its support for anyone suffering from brain tumour. We hope that our funds help BTRS continue with its excellent work."

If you would like to help raise funds for BTRS and enjoy cycling we as well hold our own Big Bike Ride on the 2nd June 2018. The ride follows a circular rote from Wetherby, with two distance options 35 and 64 miles. The entrance fee for this ride is only £20 and there is no fundraising limit you must achieve, follow our link to sign up today: http://www.btrs.org.uk/Support-Us/Take-Part/Cycle/Big-Bike-Ride-2018